What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct - Speech - (In-Person Instructor) position at Hocking College?
Speech - Adjunct - (In-Person Instructor)
Salary: Paid Per Credit Hour
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, performs the following functions:
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides Instructional Services:
- Assists with development of course outcomes and curriculum which are consistent with Academic Affairs, department, and technology/program goals.
- Conveys course outcomes and expectations to students according to college policy.
- Organizes and manages instructional activities.
- Uses appropriate learner-centered instructional methods.
- Provides evaluation methods appropriate to stated outcomes.
- Evaluates student learning in a fair manner.
- Posts and maintains sufficient office hours compatible with student schedules.
- Maintains accurate records of evaluation and course work including attendance.
- Submits grades as required and on time.
- Regularly seeks feedback on course delivery and student learning.
- Participates in college evaluation system of instructional services.
- Revises/update courses regularly.
- Contributes to the assessment of student academic achievement.
- Works cooperatively with others to accomplish the goals of the department and technology.
- Maintains a safe working area and conditions at all times.
Qualifications - Education, Experience, and Skills
Position Requirements:
- A Master's Degree in the area of study or a related field is preferred.
- A Bachelor's degree and a cohesive set of at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline as defined by Ohio Board of Regents'/Higher Learning Commission guidelines.
- The degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent as verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
- Evidence of professional development in the field of concentration as demonstrated by activity in professional associations, consultative practice; participation in seminars, workshops, and formal coursework, and individual reading and research.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong technology skills including usage of email, student information system, and learning management system.
- Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of subject area.
- Knowledge of educational theory and application.
- Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles.
- Interest in and commitment to the learner-centered educational process.
- Educational technology skills.
- Confidentiality.
- Caring attitude toward students.
- Learning and self-motivation skills.
- Willingness to extend self to help students succeed.
- Knowledge of College resources available to students.
- Knowledge of organizational structure.
- Current knowledge of programs, objectives, and requirements.
- Openness to suggestions for improvement.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexibility in dealing with others.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and values.
- Positive attitude.
- Knowledge of safe working conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hocking College
